Property Apprentice Podcast
Property Apprentice dives deep into the what's and how's of real estate investing in New Zealand. Each week, we discuss topics relevant to every home buyer and investor.
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Topic #1: RNZ 24th of July -Rents fall for first time since 2009
Topic #2: Good Returns 23rd of July -Record number of deals being done by first home buyers
Topic #3: Eite Agent 23rd of July -NZ buyers and sellers finally find common ground on price
Topic #4: Good Returns 22nd of July -Green light burning brightly for August interest rate cut
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Welcome to another bonus episode of the Property Apprentice Podcast, hosted by Debbie Roberts, financial adviser and co-founder of Property Apprentice. In this episode, Debbie unpacks how New Zealand’s aging population is reshaping the future of property investment, interest rates, housing supply, and banking services.
- What happens to house prices as more Kiwis reach retirement age?
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In this bonus episode of the Property Apprentice Podcast, host Debbie Roberts breaks down a major change in New Zealand’s property regulations that could significantly ease the burden for families using trusts.
The New Zealand government has announced key updates to anti-money laundering (AML) rules, aiming to reduce excessive compliance requirements for “low-risk” property transactions...
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Topic #1: The Mortgage Mag 9th of July - Mortgage rates may have bottomed already as RBNZ holds OCR
Topic #2: NZ Adviser 8th of July -NZ housing market dips as buyers gain leverage
Topic #3: RNZ 9th of July - No climate change buy-outs in future, expert group tells government
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Topic #1: 1News 3rd of July - Average NZ property value sees 'modest' uptick in June
Topic #2: Good Returns 1st of July -Service agreements could help banks’ processing timeframes
Topic #3: The Mortgage Mag 2nd of July - Little growth for the rest of this year expected
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In this episode of the Property Apprentice Podcast, Debbie Roberts breaks down the top challenges that landlords face in New Zealand—and, more importantly, how to solve them.
Whether you're a first-time landlord or a seasoned property investor, this episode is packed with practical tips and expert advice to help you:
- Prevent rent arrears and late payments
- Choo...
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In this bonus episode of the Property Apprentice Podcast, host and financial adviser Debbie Roberts breaks down the latest Stats NZ and Westpac building consent data and what it means for property investors, homeowners, and developers across New Zealand.
While April 2025 saw a 17% drop in new dwelling consents, there's more beneath the surface. We unpack:
Why the fall ...
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In this bonus episode of the Property Apprentice Podcast, host and financial adviser Debbie Roberts breaks down the NZ Government’s ambitious "Going for Housing Growth" agenda—a series of reforms that could significantly reshape the building consent system and property development process across Aotearoa.
If you've ever experienced delays or frustrations with building con...
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Topic #1: RNZ 19th of June - House prices to be '20% lower in 2030s than 2021' - forecast
Topic #2: Good Returns 18th of June -Rising inflation adding to RBNZ’s headache
Topic #3: Stuff 19th of June -Kāinga Ora to halt over 200 developments, sell vacant land
Topic #4: RNZ 19th of June - Quarter of households rely on government housing support
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Topic #1: 1News 9th of June -Another big bank cuts home loan interest rates
Topic #2: RNZ 9th of June -'It would be foolish to be relying on a council valuation' - property experts
Topic #3: Good Returns 11th of June - ‘Excessive’ security agreements by banks need investigating – lobby group
Topic #4: Oneroof.co.nz 11th of June - Tony Alexander: Who...
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In this episode of the Property Apprentice Podcast, host Debbie Roberts, financial adviser and owner of Property Apprentice, breaks down the latest KiwiSaver changes announced in the government’s May 22nd, 2025 Budget. Whether listeners are saving for their first home, planning for retirement, or simply trying to make sense of the updates, this episode delivers clear and practical insig...
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Topic #1: 1News 28th of May -Banks lower interest rates as Reserve Bank cuts OCR again
Topic #2: RNZ 29th of May - Are credit card rewards schemes worth it?
Topic #3: Good Returns 28th of May - First home buyers outgun investors again
Topic #4: Interest.co.nz 29th of May - Residential construction continues to decline in Auckland and still has some way to go...
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Topic #1: NZ Herald 20th of May -Auckland Council to release new property valuations in early June
Topic #2: Oneroof 22nd of May - 'Pretty bad at the moment': Wait times for home loan approvals have blown out, say brokers
Topic #3: Good Returns 21st of May - Hawks, doves and Kiwis
Topic #4: Good Returns 22nd of May - KiwiSaver contribution rates to...
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Topic #1: RNZ 23rd of April - 'Pain' for property investors as renting listing levels hit decade high
Topic #2: Oneroof 23rd of April - Tony Alexander: Global trade war’s effect on house prices - the good, bad and ugly
Topic #3: RNZ 23rd of April - House sellers cut prices, March sales 'roaring back to life'
Topic #4: NZ Herald 23rd of Apr...
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